Coming This Week: March 3rd

COMING THIS WEEK: March 3, 2014 **Updated**

SWEBS FOCUS:  Rule #4-I will solve my problems peacefully.

Dobson is conducting a mid-year Library review this week. Parent volunteers will be working with Ms. Paldino and Ms. Tierney to reorganize our Library, Tuesday, March 4th-7th.

 

Monday, March 3rd

•  Read Across America: Dr. Seuss Day
• Has been moved to Wednesday, March 5th due to potential inclement weather.

Tuesday, March 4th

• Dobson celebrates the 100th Day of School.
  If we are canceled due to snow, our 100th Day of school celebrations will take place on Friday, March 7th.

Wednesday, March 5th

• Read Across America: Dr. Seuss Day
  

  • All students will participate in our Annual, Read Across America, Dr. Seuss day with some cake and a visit from some very special guests.  Each class will read "Horton Hears A Who" with a guest.

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Thursday, March 6th

•  Dobson's Annual African American History Assembly will take place at 2:00pm in the auditorium.  The assembly will feature presentations about famous African Americans from Philadelphia and how they have contributed to our city and our country, the Dance Team and Choir will perform, and class performances.Has been moved to Wednesday, March 14th and will be combined with our Student of the Month Celebrations.
• Home and School Meeting at 6:00pm in the Auditorium

Friday, March 7

• Fun Friday and 4th Grade Bake Sale
• If we are canceled due to snow, our 100th Day of school celebrations will take place on Friday, March 7th.

Mark your calendar

• Wednesday, March 12th:
• Half Day for Students (12:10 dismissal)
• Student of the Month and Annual African American History Assembly 
• Friday, March 14th: Annual Doors of Dobson Contest
• Sunday, March 23rd: The 8^th Grade will be hosting a Flap Jack Fundraiser from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Applebee’s located at 8601 Henry Avenue.

 

   PSSA PREP TIP:  

Before Reading Strategies 

The test is on your desk. What do you do now?

•  Open the Proper Mental “Files” 
• When you are told to start, scan the test section you are working on. 
• Think of the test as several small jobs - not one big one. 
• Identify the type of reading, writing, science, or math you will be answering questions about. 
• Get your head into the right mindset.
• Scavenger Hunt 
• Read the questions before reading the passage. Save time and do not read the answer choices.
• Highlight key words in each question such as: “main idea,” “compare,” or “in the beginning of the passage…”. 
• Also highlight any unusual words or words you are unsure of. You can try to use context clues from the reading passage or the answer choices to determine the meaning later.

Coming This Week: February 10th

Coming This Week: February 10, 2014

SWEBS Focus: Rule #1-I will follow directions the first time given. 

 Tuesday, February 11th

• 2:25pm-  Outward Bound Presentation for 7th and 8th grade students
• Check out our Schooltube Channel to see pictures from last years expedition!  If you have questions, please contact Mrs. McConnell.

Wednesday, February 12 - Friday, February 14th

• Half days for Students! Dismissal will be at 12:10. 
• Parent/Teacher Conferences.  Contact your student's teacher for your scheduled appointment time.

PSSA Prep season was kicked off today, as we begin our 25 day count down to the test! Be on the look out for preparation tips that will be posted throughout the coming weeks, Special SuperBucks, the Annual Door Decorating Contest and updates from the PSSA BUZY Bee!

PSSA PREP Tip:

• BEE Physically Ready:
• Get a good night’s sleep before the test. This should take priority over entertainment options. 
• The morning of the test, eat a breakfast that includes protein: eggs, bacon, peanut butter, cheese, yogurt, tofu, etc. 
• BE ON TIME. Stretch during testing breaks .
• BEE Mentally Prepared:
•  Being nervous or not caring, ruins your performance. 
• Remember, the passages were not chosen to entertain you. 
• Keep yourself engaged through active reading, highlighting, and writing margin notes. 
• Be competitive with the test makers, not intimidated by them.

Coming This Week: December 2, 2013

Coming This Week: December 2, 2013

Thank you to everyone who worked on, attended or donated to our "Dobson's Night Out" event and fundraiser.  The evening was a huge success.  Thank you for supporting Dobson!

Wednesday, December 4th - Friday, December 6th: Student Book Fair

Monday, December 2nd

• Dance Team Auditions in the Auditorium 
  
  • Lower School: during 1st Lunch
  • Upper School: at 2:25
    

Wednesday, December 4th- December 6th

• Half days for Students!
• Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Student Book Fair 

 Thursday, December 5th

• Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences from 5:00pm-7:00pm

 Friday, December 6th

• Come support the Faculty, Staff and Students of Dobson from 8:00-8:21am.  Help us raise awareness and rally for the need to fully fund our school!  All students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in order to attend!

 Mark Your Calendar:

• December 12th at 6:30PM- Winter Concert
• Come to Dobson on December 12th to be entertained by  the Dobson Band, Choir, Recorder Ensembles and Kindergarten through 2nd Grade play FLAKES!!  A musical celebration of Snow, Sleet and SNIRT!
• Tickets are on sale now!!! Each ticket is $3 ($4 at the door on the 12th)!  Email (ltierney@philasd.org) or come to see Ms. Tierney if you have any questions!

 
• December 20th: Boogie for Books
• Get your dancing shoes ready for our 1st Annual JDS Boogie for Books dance-a-thon and fundraiser!  More information will be sent home with students in the coming weeks!  

Coming This Week: April 29th

Coming This Week: April 29th

Wednesday, May 1st - Friday, May 3rd- 

 Student Book Fair: BOGO

Wednesday, May 1st- Friday May 3rd

• Half days for Students!
• Parent/Teacher Conferences
• BOGO Book Fair

 Mark Your Calendar:

• May 28th at 6:30PM- Spring Concert and Art Show/Sale!

  Come to Dobson on May 28th to view the amazing display of student artwork and be entertained by the Dobson Band, Choir and Kindergarten through 2nd Grade play HATS!!  Discover that it's not the hat that makes a person special, but what's underneath.
  
  Tickets are on sale now!!! Each ticket is $2 each!  Email (ltierney@philasd.org) or come to see Ms. Tierney if you have any questions!
  
  
  
  
  
  

Coming This Week: March 18th-22nd

Last week for Music Trivia!!  

Questions will be on the announcements each morning!!

 

Monday, March 18th

• Franklin Institute Field Trip (Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade)

• Philly Ad Group Trip to PHL17 Studios (Returning at 11:30am)
•  Music In Our Schools Month Poster Contest Entries will be taken today as well due to a typo on the rule sheet!
• Visit the 3rd Floor Hallway this week to see the entries!
• 2-$25 iTunes Gift cards are up for grabs for both the Upper School and the Lower School!!

Tuesday, March 19th

• Franklin Institute Field Trip (Upper School)

Wednesday, March 20th

• First Day of Spring!
• Drop Everything And Read
• Cherrydale Party

Friday, March 22nd

• District Technology Fair
• Good Luck to Julia O, Emma B., Ashton R., Isabela S., Emma S., and Destiny J!
• Fun Friday (35 tickets to attend with 10 additional needed to dress down)
• Kindergarten Bake Sale

 

Mark Your Calendars:

• School will be closed the week of March 25^th for Spring Break.
• Outward Bound Fundraiser will be held on Sunday, March 24 at Applebee’s (8601 Henry Avenue ~ Andorra Shopping Center).
  
  • Outward Bound is a five day excursion along the Appalachian Trail. This program is an outdoor experience that challenges each student to be a leader, an individual, and an innovator.  It will enhance each student's endurance as an individual and enrich their ability to work as a member of a team.  Students from grades 7 and 8 submit  essays on what they would get out of the program along with teacher recommendations. Ten students will be chosen to attend.  In order for these ten students to attend they must fundraise $1,500. We’ve set up an Applebee's Fundraiser on March 24th from 8am-10am. Tickets are $7 each. 
   
  Fundraising Opportunities:
  
  
  Sign up your "shopper card" at Campbell’s labels. Here's how to do it:  Go to:  http://www.elabelsforeducation.com/Sites/Campbells_eLabels/Page/HomePage
  
  
  Create your profile, choose your participating retailer (they are listed), enter your shopper card number and then select JAMES DOBSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL to support.  It only takes one minute to register your card. After you register, you do nothing but shop for participating products. Points will be added electronically to Dobson's account. As an added bonus, continue to clip the labels and send them into school. We will earn more points.
  
  
  Also, continue to send in Box Tops. We collect these all year round. Visit Boxtops4education.comfor more ways to earn for Dobson.
  
   
    
  

Coming This Week: March 11th-15th

5th & 8th Grade Writing PSSA Tuesday through Friday

Music Trivia will be on the announcements each morning!! 

You don't want to miss it!!

Wednesday, March 13th

• Drop Everything And Read!

Friday, March 15th

• Music In Our Schools Month Poster Contest Entries DUE TODAY!


• If you have any questions, please see Ms. Tierney this week!!  2-$25 iTunes Gift cards are up for grabs for both the Upper School and the Lower School!!

 

Mark Your Calendars:

• Cherrydale Party will be held on Wednesday, March 20. 
• Kindergarten will host their bake sale on Friday, March 22. 
• Outward Bound Fundraiser will be held on Sunday, March 24 at Applebee’s (8601 Henry Avenue ~ Andorra Shopping Center).
  
  • Outward Bound is a five day excursion along the Appalachian Trail. This program is an outdoor experience that challenges each student to be a leader, an individual, and an innovator.  It will enhance each student's endurance as an individual and enrich their ability to work as a member of a team.  Students from grades 7 and 8 submit  essays on what they would get out of the program along with teacher recommendations. Ten students will be chosen to attend.  In order for these ten students to attend they must fundraise $1,500. We’ve set up an Applebee's Fundraiser on March 24th from 8am-10am. Tickets are $7 each.
     
• School will be closed the week of March 25^th for Spring Break.

Coming This Week: January 7th

Coming This Week:  January 7th- January 11th

Congratulations to the December Students of the Month!

Nora F., Tahir B., Durand D., Kadence B., Mia B., Ava A., Nyssa P., Sammie D., Tiger M., John S., Evan W., and Zack W.!!

Don't forget to log on to KidBiz3000 and First In Math everyday!! If you need your child's log in information, please contact your child's teacher!

Monday, January 7th

• Achieve3000 Achievements will be announced! Stay tuned for more information.

Tuesday, January 8th

• Winter Music Showcase!!  This Showcase will feature many of our students in the large band and a group of songs from our recent production of Cinderella!
• Roxborough High School
• 6:00pm

Wednesday, January 9th

• Drop Everything And Read
• 3:15 Boys Basketball game vs. Linglebach at Hillside 

Friday, January 11th

• Fun Friday
• 30 Tickets with 10 additional needed to dress down
• Bake Sale to benefit the 5th Grade Classroom

Mark Your Calendars:

• Picture Retake Day will be on Monday, January 7, 2013. Students who were absent or unable to have their picture taken in November may do so on the 7th. A note will be sent home with students this week.
• Home and School Meeting at 6:00pm.  This meeting will be held at the Roxborough Free Library
•  January 21st- School will be closed for Martin Luther King Day

Coming This Week: January 2, 2013

Coming This Week:  January 2nd- January 4th

Happy New Year Dobson Dolphins!!

Don't forget to log on to KidBiz3000 and First In Math everyday!! If you need your child's log in information, please contact your child's teacher!

Wednesday, January 2nd

• Drop Everything And Read!

Wednesday, January 2nd

• Student of the Month Assembly at 2:25pm
• Dollar Dress Down Day

Mark Your Calendars:

• Picture Retake Day will be on Monday, January 7, 2013. Students who were absent or unable to have their picture taken in November may do so on the 7th. A note will be sent home with students this week.

Coming This Week: November 19th-November 23rd

Coming This Week: November 19th-23rd

S.W.E.B.S.    Respectful...Cooperative...Responsible

 

Cinderella Tickets are now on sale.  You don't want to miss out on this fabulous performance!  Contact Ms. Tierney for more information at ltierney@philasd.org (Performance Date: December 19th at 6:30pm)

 

Monday, November 19th

• Student Council and Safety Installation
• Our annual Installation ceremony will take place on Monday, November 19^th @ 9:30. Our keynote speaker is the honorable State Representative Pamela DeLissio. Officers Streets and Bynam, from the 5^th district, will commission our safety patrol.

Tuesday, November 20th

• Book Feast!  Sponsored by our Home and School Association

Wednesday, November 21st

• D.E.A.R.
  

Thursday, November 22nd & Friday, November 23rd

• Happy Thanksgiving
• School is closed

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

•  Blood Drive will be on Wednesday, November 28.  Register online at www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code 02214997 or call Claire to schedule your appointment.
• Cherry Dale Fundraiser items will be delivered on Friday, November 30.
• Parent Teacher Conferences will be on December 5th and 6th.  Teachers will be sending home schedules soon.  Please be on the look out for them in your child's agenda book or homework folder.

Coming This Week: November 12th

Coming This Week: November 12th-16th

S.W.E.B.S.    Respectful...Cooperative...Responsible

 

Rule #2. I will follow directions the first time given

 This is the final week for our Thanksgiving Food Drive!  Please send in non-perishable food items with your child.  All donations will be distributed to Dobson Families.

 

Cinderella Tickets are now on sale.  Ticket Order Forms will be sent home with all students on Tuesday, November 13th.  You don't want to miss out on this fabulous performance!  Contact Ms. Tierney for more information at ltierney@philasd.org (Performance Date: December 19th at 6:30pm)

 

Monday, November 12th

• School is Closed for Staff and Students

Wednesday, November 14th

• D.E.A.R

Thursday, November 15th

• Class Trip:  Riverbend Environmental Center (103, K, 1^st and 2^nd Grades)

Friday, November 16th

• PICTURE DAY 

Helping Those Effected By Hurricane Sandy:  

Mrs. Meier, our 5th grade teacher, has connected with teachers in the Uptown School in Atlantic City.  Many of the families in this school district have lost all of their possessions, from clothes, diapers, school supplies, and in many cases their homes.  Several classrooms have coordinated to bring in items, in conjunction with the Thanksgiving drive to be donated to these families.  Please contact your classroom teacher for more information.

 
Student Council Elections:  Elections for Class Representatives took place last week in each classroom.  Elected students will be announced this week on the morning announcements.   The Student Council and Safety Installation Assembly will take place on Monday, November 19th at 9:30am with special guest and key note speaker, honorable State Representative Pamela DeLissio.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

• Book Feast will be on Tuesday, November 20 (forms were sent home last week to volunteer and/or send in food. Please send them back as quickly as possible so that we can plan accordingly). 
• School will be closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
•  Blood Drive will be on Wednesday, November 28.  Register online at www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code 02214997 or call Claire to schedule your appointment.
• Cherry Dale Fundraiser items will be delivered on Friday, November 30.

Coming This Week: November 5th

Coming This Week: November 5th-November 9th

S.W.E.B.S. Focus: Rule #1

 Monday, November 5th

• Dobson Decides!
• Dobson students will participate in a mini-election process to chose which candidate they feel would be the best President!

Tuesday, November 6th

• Election Day
• School will be closed for students.

Wednesday, November 7th

• D.E.A.R.- Drop Everything and Read

Friday, November 9th

• Fun Friday
• Student Council Elections

Cinderella Tickets are now on Sale! Ticket order forms will be sent home to all students again on Monday, November 5th. 

Coming This Week: October 22nd

Coming This Week: October 22nd-26th

S.W.E.B.S. Focus: Rule #5

I will show respect with a positive attitude, kind words and actions,

 and careful use of school property.

Monday, October22nd

• For those who ordered uniforms, they will be distributed today by the Home and School.

Wednesday, October 24th

• D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read)
• Relocation Drill at 9:30am
• Cinderella T-Shirt and Hoodie Orders are due to Ms. Tierney.
• Cinderella Tickets Go On Sale Today! See Ms. Tierney if you need an order form.

Thursday, October 25th

• Book Fair
• Dance Team Practice 3:10-4:30pm

Friday, October 26th

• Fun Friday
• 30 Tickets to Attend
• 10 Tickets to Dress Down
• Extra Tickets will go in the classroom raffle

 

Coming This Week: September 17th

Coming This Week:  September 17th-Septmeber 21st

Monday, September 17th

• No School

Tuesday, September 18th

• No School

Wednesday, September 19th

First Chance to Earn Superbucks!

• First Day of Kindergarten
• SWEBS Kick Off Assembly at 2:25pm
• First day of Cinderella Rehearsal for Step Sisters, Step Mother and Cinderella.  Please check the September calendar in your packet for more details.  Questions...see Ms. Tierney!

Performance: December 19, 2012 at 6:30pm

Coming This Week

Coming Up This Week: 5/14

S.W.E.B.S. Focus is Rule #5

I will show respect with a positive attitude, kind words and actions, and careful use of school property.  

• Wednesday, May 16th
  
  • D.E.A.R - DROP EVERYTHING AND READ
  
  
• Friday, May 18th
• Home and School Cancer Walk
• Student of the Month Assembly at 2:25pm

Coming This Week: May 6th through May 11th

Coming Up This Week: 5/6

S.W.E.B.S. Focus is Rule #4   I will solve my problems peacefully!

Happy National Teacher's Week!

• Sunday, May 6th-  Students Run Philly Style.



• Several of our students have been  been training hard to prepare for the Broad Street Run.  This run is 10 miles down Broad Street in Center City Philadelphia.
  
  These students are all apart of Students Run Philly Style, which is moderated by Ms. J.  Students run after school to build their endurance, strength and mental stamina. 
  
  Ms. J, Isaiah, Nick and Evan will be running this race for the 2nd time.  Jalen will be completing this run for the first time.  Pictures to follow!
• Tuesday, May 8th
• National Teacher Appreciation Day
• Wednesday, May 9th
• Home and School Meeting at 3:15pm
• Thursday, May 10th

• This year's All-Philadelphia Middle School Music Festival will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the theater of the Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP).  One of our sixth grade students, will be participating! We wish him all the best!  Break a leg, Chris!
• The program will feature the All-City Middle School String Orchestra under the direction of Tracy Parente and Marjorie Keefe; the All-City Middle School Concert Band is under the direction of Michael Davino and Mac Holcomb.  A highlight of program will be the full orchestra of 200 student musicians performing Rossini's  "The William Tell Overture" conducted by Jason Ikeem Rodgers.
• The concert is free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact Virginia Lam  at 215-400-5902/vlam@philasd.org.
   
• Friday, May 11th:  Fun Friday
• 20 Tickets to attend, an additional 10 to dress down